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ProFootballWeekly.com reports that after failing to institute many new features in 2008, Bills offensive coordinator Turk Schonert is making a concerted effort to broaden the offensive system during OTAs. He’s incorporating more audibles and is entrusting Trent Edwards with more responsibilities and options as the quarterback comes to the line.
 

Mancini’s Take: Ah yes, Mandel’s favorite quarterback is back in the news. Despite Ross’ negative view of the Stanford product, I firmly remain in his corner. If Schonert is giving Edwards the keys to the ragtop Caddy, it’s because the third-year pro can diagnose what’s in front of him and knows where his receivers are supposed to be. He can anticipate and he doesn’t force his throws. Edwards can be a top-10 quarterback if he maintains his confidence, which wasn’t always the case in 2008. Then again, there’s not much I can say when guys like the Ross man expected Edwards to be Peyton Manning in his second year. I’ll tell what does concern me about Buffalo’s offense though, and that’s their rebuilt offensive line, but I’ll get into that on another day. The focus now is on number five.

Mandel's Take: I didn't expect him to be Peyton Manning, Rev, but when you're talking up a guy who had 11 touchdowns and 10 interceptions last season, I think you need to check yourself. That being said, I love the idea of Buffalo going to a no-huddle offense. Play to your players' strengths--Edwards is quite intelligent and able to make quick decisions, so this shift to the K-gun is going to help him and the offense as a whole. So is the addition of Terrell Owens. However, the offensive line is completely re-vamped and I wonder how well the unit will function in the early going. It might be too much to expect immediate results with both a new offense and a new line, but Edwards is going to have to significantly step up his play this season if he wants to stick in this league as a starter. 
 

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